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Department of the ArmyPamphlet 601–6

Personnel Procurement

Warrant OfficerProcurementProgram

HeadquartersDepartment of the ArmyWashington, DC14 June 2006

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SUMMARY of CHANGE DA PAM 601–6

Warrant Officer Procurement Program

This new Department of the Army pamphlet, dated 14 June 2006--

o Establishes warrant officer application procedures (throughout).

o Establishes warrant officer appointment procedures (throughout).

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HeadquartersDepartment of the ArmyWashington, DC14 June 2006

Personnel Procurement

Warrant Officer Procurement Program

Department of the ArmyPamphlet 601–6

H i s t o r y . T h i s p u b l i c a t i o n i s a n e wDepartment of the Army pamphlet.

S u m m a r y . T h i s p a m p h l e t e s t a b l i s h e sp r o c e d u r e s f o r a p p l ic a t ion f o r a p p o i n t -ment as a warrant officer in the ActiveArmy, the Army National Guard of the

Un ited Stat es , an d t he U.S. Ar m y R e-serve. The policy for appointment of war-rant officers is contained in AR 135–100.

Applicability. This pamphlet applies tot h e A c t i v e A r m y , t h e A r m y N a t i o n a lGuard/Army National Guard of the UnitedStates, and the U.S. Army Reserve unlessotherwise stated. The procedures in thispamphlet are not affected by mobilization.

Proponent and exception authority.Th e pr opo nen t of t h is pamph let is t he

Deputy Chief of Staff, G–1. The propo-nent has the authority to approve excep-tions or waivers to this pamphlet that areconsistent with controlling law and regu-lations. The proponent may delegate thisapproval authority, in writing, to a divi-sion chief within the proponent agency orits direct reporting unit or field operatingagency, in the grade of colonel or thecivilian equivalent. Activities may requesta waiver to this pamphlet by providing

justification that includes a full analysis of the expected benef its and must includef o r m a l r e v i e w b y t h e a c t i v i t y ’ s s e n i o rlegal officer. All waiver requests will be

e n d o r s e d b y t h e c o m m a n d e r o r s e n i o rleader of the requesting activity and for-warded through their higher headquarterst o t h e p o l i c y p r o p o n e n t . R e f e r t o A R25–30 for specific guidance.

Suggested improvements. Users areinvited to send comments and suggestedimprovements on DA Form 2028 (Recom-mended Changes to Publication and Blank Forms) directly to HQDA, Deputy Chief of Staff, G–1 (DAPE–MPO), 300 Army

Pentagon, Washington, DC 20310–0300.

Distribution. This publication is availa-ble in electronic media only and is in-tended for command levels A, B, C, D,and E for the Active Army, the ArmyNational Guard/Army National Guard of the U ni t e d S t a tes , a n d t h e U .S . A rm yReserve.

Contents (Listed by paragraph and page number)

Chapter 1General, page 1

Purpose • 1–1, page 1

References • 1–2, page 1

Explanation of abbreviations and terms • 1–3, page 1

General • 1–4, page 1

Accreditation of training • 1–5, page 2

Equivalent information and prohibition on supplementation of criteria • 1–6, page 2

Chapter 2Applicants for Concurrent Call to Active Duty and Placed on the Active Duty List, page 2


Procurement schedule • 2–2, page 3

Eligibility • 2–3, page 4

Application preparation • 2–4, page 4

Application processing • 2–5, page 5

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Contents—Continued

Selection proceedings • 2–6, page 5

Warrant Officer Candidate Program • 2–7, page 6

Failure to complete certification training • 2–8, page 6

Chapter 3

Applicants without Concurrent Call to Active Duty (National Guard, Army Reserve Troop Program Unit)and Concurrent Call to Active Duty not on the Active Duty List (Active Guard and Reserve), page 6


Procurement schedule • 3–2, page 7

Eligibility • 3–3, page 7

Application preparation • 3–4, page 8

Application processing • 3–5, page 8

Selection proceedings • 3–6, page 9

Warrant Officer Candidate Program • 3–7, page 9

Failure to complete certification training • 3–8, page 9

Appendixes

A. References, page 10

B. Procedures for Order to Active Duty on the Active Duty List, page 11

C. Checklist of Forms for Warrant Officer Applications, page 13

Glossary

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Chapter 1General

1–1. Purpose

This pamphlet solicits applications from personnel who are eligible to apply for appointment as warrant officers (WOs)in the U.S. Army with or without concurrent order to active duty. It outlines the Army Warrant Officer ProcurementProgram and specifies eligibility criteria for appointment in the Army with or without concurrent order to active duty.It also provides instructions on the processing of applications. Additional policies governing the procurement of ArmyNational Guard of the United States (ARNGUS) WOs are described in NGR 600–101. Commanders, WOs, andsupervisors are urged to give this pamphlet the widest possible circulation so that all eligible individuals will be madeaware of the WO procurement program and how to apply for WO appointment.

1–2. ReferencesRequired and related publications and prescribed and referenced forms are listed in appendix A.

1–3. Explanation of abbreviations and termsAbbreviations and special terms used in this pamphlet are explained in the glossary.

1–4. General

Warrant officers are appointed to meet Army requirements for officers that are highly specialized in specific technicaland administrative career fields. General guidelines for applicant procurement and evaluation are discussed in chapter2, for concurrent call to active duty on the active duty list (ADL), and chapter 3, for non–concurrent call to active dutyrequirements and Active Guard Reserve (AGR) requirements. A listing of current WO military occupational specialty(MOS) and the prerequisites can be seen at http://www.usarec.army.mil/hq/warrant.

a. All applicants must meet the WO eligibility criteria in AR 135–100, chapter 1, and the processing criteria inchapter 2, unless a waiver of specific criteria is processed as prescribed in AR 135–100, paragraphs 1–6, 1–7, and 1–8.

b. All ARNGUS applicants must meet the eligibility requirements specified in NGR 601–100. A request from anARNGUS applicant is not an application for appointment as a WO. The request is only to determine the applicant’seligibility to enter the applicable WO MOS Warrant Officer Basic Course (WOBC) upon successful completion of Warrant Officer Candidate School (WOCS). An ARNGUS applicant will appear before an Army National GuardFederal Recognition Board for a determination of eligibility for Federal recognition as a WO. The approved WO MOSproponent’s predetermination is required by the ARNGUS Federal Recognition Board to document technical compe-tency to enter the Warrant Officer Education System (WOES) for a specific WO MOS. Only those documents relatingto the applicant’s possession of the MOS prerequisites of this pamphlet, other information supporting technicalcompetence in the WO MOS applied for, and documents required by the appropriate NGR will be made a part of thepacket.

c. Applicants who do not meet the specific enlisted MOS requirements stated as prerequisites for a given WO MOSmay submit applications with a request for an exception to policy. The request must identify and document areasonable basis for the exception to policy, such as functional training that did not lead to award of an MOS,extensive collateral on–the–job training, applicable civil schooling, vocational or technical training, and so forth. Itmust be clear from the request for exception to policy and the supporting documentation, that the applicant construc-tively meets the prerequisites.

d. Waiver of education or training requirements will be processed on a case–by–case basis and will be granted onlyfor exceptionally outstanding applicants.

e. The requirements for a minimum general technical aptitude area (GTAA) score of 110, a high school diploma orgeneral education development (GED), and possession of a secret security clearance are not waiverable.

f. All applicants must meet the weight standards specified in AR 600–9 and must pass a semiannual Army PhysicalFitness Test (APFT). The date of the APFT must be within the last 6 months at the time of receipt at Headquarters(HQ), U.S. Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) or RTD. The following statement must be submitted by theapplicant’s immediate commander by placing the statement in block 41 of DA Form 61 (Application for Appointment)

and then signing block 41: “I certify that (applicant’s name) successfully passed the Army Physical Fitness Testconsisting of pushups, sit–ups, and the 2–mile run with a score of ( ) on (date), the verified height was ( ) and verifiedweight was ( ).”

g. Physical requirements are as follows:

(1) All applicants for flight training must submit an approved Class 1 flight physical with their application. Flightphysicals must be approved by the Aeromedical Branch, U.S. Army Aviation Center and School at Fort Rucker. Theflight physicals are valid 18 months from the date the physical was initiated by the individual. The physical must notbe more than 6 months old at the time of receipt at HQ USAREC or RTD.

(2) All other applicants must submit a qualified for appointment physical according to AR 40–501, chapter 2. The

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(1) Army enlisted personnel (Regular Army, National Guard, and Army Reserve).

(2) Enlisted personnel of the other Uniformed Services.

(3) Warrant officers of the National Guard and Army Reserve may apply for entry on extended active duty.

(4) Commissioned officers of the Regular Army provided that applicant is qualified in a WO MOS and theapplication is accompanied by an agreement to resign their commission upon acceptance of appointment as a WO.

(5) Occupationally qualified civilian personnel, including Federal employees.

(6) Officers of other Uniformed Services.

(7) Former officers and WOs.

d. Procurement programs. Three procurement programs will be operated to acquire the WOs needed to fillvacancies on the WO ADL.

(1) Direct appointment from commissioned officer status.This program applies to Regular Army, National Guard,and Army Reserve commissioned officers who wish to resign their commissions and become WOs. These individualsmust be certified for the award of a WO MOS prior to appointment. All initial appointments are to warrant officer one(WO1).

(2) Warrant Officer Candidate Selection System. Applicants are accepted for occupational training to equip themwith the skills, knowledge, and aptitudes required of a WO by attending WOCS and a WO MOS specific WOBC. Thissystem has 3 elements—

(a) The HQDA, USAREC WO selection board; HQDA Surgeon General WO selection board; and HQDA JAG WOselection board element.

(b) The WOCS element, which consists of 6 weeks of leadership and ethics training— a prerequisite to theproponent WOBC. Upon successful completion of WOCS, candidates are appointed as WOs.

(c) The WOBC training element, is predicated by the specific requirements of each WO MOS.

(3) Voluntary order to active duty. National Guard and Army Reserve WOs not on extended active duty may applyfor a voluntary order to active duty to fill ADL vacancies. An HQDA board that considers all other applications for theMOS concerned will evaluate these applications.

e. Status following entry on active duty. Upon successful completion of WOCS, all approved applicants to be placedon the ADL are appointed initially in the Army Reserve and concurrently ordered to extended active duty. Warrantofficers are not appointed directly into the Regular Army by virtue of their order to active duty. The followingadditional factors apply to both initial appointees and WOs being ordered voluntarily to active duty:

(1) Persons who apply for appointment as a WO with concurrent active duty must complete the following statement.“I (Name), hereby volunteer to remain on active duty for a period of 6 years in warrant officer status subsequent to myappointment and/or order to active duty. I understand my retention on active duty during this period is subject to thenormal release provisions of AR 600–8–24. I further understand that I may not be retired voluntarily before completionof this service obligation.”

(2) All WOs entering extended active duty are placed under an obligated volunteer (OBV) service agreement, which

specifies that a period of 6 years must be served on active duty prior to voluntary release. The 6–year OBV period fornew appointees commences upon graduation from WOBC and award of a WO MOS.

(3) The OBV termination date is an expiration of service agreement. On that date, the Soldier will be released fromactive duty as a WO unless in a career status (voluntary indefinite) (see AR 135–215).

(4) While prior overseas service is considered when initial assignments are made, the fact that an individual is on orhas completed a foreign service tour recently provide no automatic exclusion against immediate overseas assignment orcurtailment of a current overseas tour. All new appointees and officers ordered voluntarily to active duty from theNational Guard and Army Reserve should understand they are eligible for immediate overseas assignment regardless of previous assignments.

2–2. Procurement schedule

Headquarters, USAREC (RCRO–SM–A), will accept and process all applications for the Warrant Officer ProcurementProgram (less JAG, AMEDD). Applications will be accepted all year. The closing of WO MOSs for procurement willbe announced by worldwide message through personnel channels. The message will specify whether procurement is

closed for Regular Army, Reserve Component, or both. The closing of procurement for a specific WO MOS terminatesauthority to accept applications for the MOS concerned. Applications initiated thereafter will not be accepted orprocessed. Date of initiation will be determined by the date of the applicant’s signature on the following documents,and this date should correspond to the date the application is submitted to the first commander in the applicant’s chainof command or other appropriate authority.

a. DA Form 61 for applicants seeking appointment.

b. DA Form 160–R (Application for Active Duty) for requesting voluntary order to active duty.

c. DA Form 4989–R (Warrant Officer Flight Training Application) for aviation WO candidate course applicants.

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2–3. Eligibility

a. Applicants should refer to AR 135–100 for specific eligibility requirements. General requirements are as follows:

(1) Be a high school graduate or pass the GED test.

(2) Have an interim secret security clearance to apply and a completed secret security clearance to attend WOCS.

(3) Achieve a GTAA score of 110 or higher.

(4) Be a U.S. citizen or have entered the United States lawfully for permanent residence. Applicable provisions of the Immigration and Naturalization Act as amended apply. An applicant is exempt if he or she is currently serving, orhas served previously, in the Armed Forces of the United States. Foreign nationals living in the United States or its

possessions who have not applied for permanent residence (non–declarant alien) may submit applications for initialappointments. However, it will be with the provision that, if accepted, application for permanent residence will bemade.

(5) Be in compliance with the Army Height and Weight Standard as stated in AR 600–9.

(6) Must be able to take and pass the APFT. The APFT score must be no more than 6 months old at the time of receipt of the application by HQ, USAREC. Alternate APFT events are not acceptable and are not waiveable.

b. Applicants must meet the prerequisites for the WO MOS for which they are applying. The respective proponentwill consider waivers on a case–by–case basis.

c. The Army goal is to appoint WOs with 8 or less years of Service. Applicants with concurrent order to active dutyshould not have exceeded 12 years of active duty as of the date the DA Form 61 is signed by the applicant. Waiverswill only be considered for critically short WO MOSs and then only on a case–by–case basis as approved by HQDA.

2–4. Application preparation

Individuals who desire to submit an application should be aware that selections are made on a competitive basis within

procurement limitations among all applicants for the WO MOS concerned. Headquarters, Department of the Armyselects based on the needs of the Army. Therefore, it is in the Soldier’s best interest to ensure that the application isprepared carefully so HQDA selection authorities are provided the required documents to show a thorough record of the applicant’s training, experience, education, and qualifications. To this end, the references cited below should beconsulted for the purposes indicated.

a. Preliminary procedures. Potential applicants are advised to take the following actions prior to assembling anapplication:

(1) Check with the administrative support section that supports the Soldier to confirm that the WO MOS in whichappointment will be requested is open for procurement. If the WO MOS is not open, an application for appointmentwill not be submitted.

(2) Review the prerequisites for the particular WO MOS. Failure to meet these criteria is cause for rejecting anapplication. These prerequisites can be viewed at http://www.usarec.army.mil/hq/warrant.

(3) Review the WO MOS specifications in DA Pam 611–21 to verify aptitudes, qualifications, and possession of the

requisite skills and knowledge. These are general criteria that represent the occupational demands imposed upon theWOs in that WO MOS, not just new appointees. However, the closer an applicant comes to meeting each of the statedcriteria, the greater the chance of receiving a favorable recommendation.

(4) While reviewing the references cited in (2) and (3), above, extract pertinent material for use in highlightingpersonal qualifications in a résumé to be included with the application. The résumé should briefly describe anytraining, experience, or qualifications that bear upon the WO MOS concerned and any of its stated prerequisites. Therésumé negates the need for a chronological listing of civilian experience as required by AR 135–100, paragraph 2–1q.

(5) Finally, review DA Pam 600–3 to assure understanding of commitment to the career pattern outlined for the WOMOS concerned. Neither the scope of duty, the rigors of preappointment training, or the additional responsibilities thataccompany conversion to officer status should come as a surprise to potential appointees.

(6) Some personnel may be qualified for more than 1 WO MOS. For each MOS requested, follow steps (1) through(5), above. The applicant will be evaluated independently by the HQDA selection board for consideration of eachMOS. Applicants may apply for no more than 3 WO MOS at a time.

b. Application procedures. The type of application required depends upon the applicant’s current status and the

procurement program involved. The following is a summary of the application procedure for each:(1) Dir ect a p point ment f r om c o mmissi oned st at us. A ppl icati o n s f or d irect app o intm e n t are g o v e rned by AR

135–100. Army commissioned officers may submit memorandum applications. Because HQDA already has, in thecommissioned officers records, all documents needed to create a WO file, a complete application from these Soldiers isnot required. However the applicant must be reviewed by the appropriate WO MOS proponent for certification of theaward of the MOS as technically and tactically qualified prior to appointment.

(2) Warrant Officer Candidate School and Warrant Officer Basic Course. Applications for all WO MOSs, withconcurrent order to active duty upon completion of the appropriate WOES courses, will be submitted in the formatshown in appendix B. For the aviation specialty (MOS 153A), AR 611–85 and DA Pam 600–8, paragraph 4–8(procedure 4–6), govern applications for WO flight training. The following are special instructions regarding theaviation WO training program:

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(a) Applicants who are not currently in the military Services must apply through U.S. Army recruiting channels forenlistment in the WO flight training program under the provisions of AR 601–210. Interested personnel are encouragedto see the nearest Army recruiter for information and assistance.

(b) Enlisted Soldiers who are on active duty in a military Service must prepare an application as prescribed in thispamphlet and AR 611–85. Interested enlisted Soldiers should see their commander and personnel service center forinformation and assistance.

(3) Applications for active duty are governed by AR 135–210. Warrant officers of the National Guard and ArmyReserve who wish to be considered for ADL vacancies will submit the basic application (DA Form 160–R) andsupporting documents as prescribed in the governing regulations and appendix B of this pamphlet.

2–5. Application processing

The processing steps described below are required to be complete and administratively correct. Care should beexercised in both preparation and review to ensure that applications adhere to all regulatory requirements. To avoiddelay, use the checklists at appendix C. Delay in processing applications has an adverse effect on the procurementunder the provisions of AR 135–100 and, as applicable, for those submitted under AR 611–85 and AR 135–210—

a. Applicant responsibility. The applicant has primary responsibility for correctly completing the application, includ-ing all supporting documents. Administrative support may be obtained through normal command and personnel servicecenter channels, but all such support must rely upon input from the applicant.

b. Unit and intermediate commanders. Within 15 duty days of receipt, ensure required letters of recommendation arecompleted and application is provided to the supporting administrative section for review.

c. Administrative support section. The application should be screened to ensure the applicant has no flagging actionpending. The applicant’s record should be screened to ensure no bars to reenlist (HQDA imposed bar through

Qualitative Management Program (QMP) or locally imposed bars) are in effect. Applicants are ineligible to competefor WO selection until the bar to reenlistment has been removed. The application must be endorsed prior to forwardingto HQ, USAREC stating the individual is not under suspension of favorable personnel action or bar to reenlist. Theapplication should be forwarded to HQ, USAREC for processing within 5 working days.

d. Installation or major Army commander.

(1) Local boards will not be held.

(2) Applications for MOS 640A will be submitted through command channels to major Army commanders, whowill forward them with recommendations directly to Commander, U.S. Army Recruiting Command (RCHS–SVD),1307 Third Avenue, Fort Knox, KY 40121–2726. Applicants will be informed of their selection status by officialmilitary correspondence. The HQDA (USAHPSA (SGPS–PD)) will coordinate with United States Army HumanResources Command (HRC), or appropriate appointing authority, and sister Service personnel activities to facilitate theappointment process for individuals who are selected.

(3) The major Army commanders will forward with recommendations applications for appointment in MOS 670Ad i r e c tl y t o Co m m a n d e r, U . S . A rmy R e c ru i ti ng C o m m a n d ( R C H S– M S ) , 1 3 07 T h i r d A v e n u e , F or t K n o x , K Y40121–2726. A Surgeon General 670A selection board will convene to select all candidates.

(4) Applications for MOS 270A with concurrent order to active duty will be forwarded by the installation com-mander directly to The Judge Advocate General (DAJA–PTW), 2200 Army Pentagon, Washington, DC 20310–2200.

e. Applications for military intelligence. Personnel applying for appointment in WO MOSs 350B, 350D, 350L,351B, 35IC, 352C, 352G, 352H, 352J, 352K, and 353A require a current special background investigation (SBI) andmust be eligible for access to sensitive compartmentalize information (SCI) prior to acceptance into the WOCS. Afavorable SBI or single scope background investigation (SSBI) is required. Applicants requiring an investigation updatemust submit a memorandum from the local security officer stating that the required documents have been submitted.Security clearance documents are submitted through normal channels and not as part of the WO application.

f. Waivers.Moral waivers are required for all offenses regardless of time frame or disposition if the applicant wasarrested, charged, cited, detained, held, or prosecuted, to include traffic violations if the applicant was charged a fine of $250 or more. For applicants requiring waivers per AR 135–100, paragraphs 1–6, 1–7, and 1–8, applications mustinclude applicable waiver request when forwarded to the HQ, USAREC WO Recruiting Branch. The Recruiting Branch

is responsible for forwarding the waiver for approval or disapproval. Waivers must be approved prior to applicationappearing before the HQDA selection board. Proponents will make recommendations on approval or disapproval of each waiver prior to recruiting teams submitting the waiver to the DA waiver authority.

2–6. Selection proceedings

The HQ, USAREC will convene selection boards to evaluate applicants for Officer Personnel Management Directoratemanaged WO MOSs. At the conclusion of board proceedings, applicants will be placed in 1 of the followingcategories:

a. Selected, qualified (S–Q). When a candidate is selected for appointment and placement on the ADL, the applicantwill be programmed for WOCS and WOBC. The WOCS and WOBC reservation and the application will be forwardedto the Accession, Reserve Appointments and Management Division, HRC. The selection board results will be released

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by a worldwide military personnel message and HRC will publish assignment instructions to the appropriate com-mander for individual notification. In addition, HRC will notify the proponent agency of the new training input.Selectees will not be scheduled for WOCS until verification of valid secret security clearance is received at Com-mander (CDR), HRC (AHRC–OPP–PW), 200 Stovall Street, Alexandria, VA 22332. Selectee should report to WOCSwith a copy of appointment physical and verification of security clearance.

b. Fully qualified, not selected (FQ–NS). In this case, an applicant was determined fully qualified by the selectionboard; however, the applicant’s order of merit ranking by total score did not rank high enough to obtain a training seat.In these cases, the application will be included without prejudice with all new applications for the same WO MOS andre–boarded. If the applicant fails to be selected a second time, then the applicant will be considered not selected, notcompetitive.

c. Not selected, not competitive (NS–NC). If the applicant is not recommended for entry into the WO program, theapplication and allied papers will be destroyed 90 days after the board. The applicant may request return of theapplication. Per AR 135–100, paragraph 2–5, applicants may not reapply earlier than 1 year from the date of the DAForm 61.

2–7. Warrant Officer Candidate Program

a. Prior to school attendance. An applicant who is selected as a candidate will retain the WOCS and WOBCtraining seat unless removal is recommended by the applicant’s commander for misconduct, loss of qualification orother disciplinary action, or the individual requests voluntary removal or separates from the Service. Request forremoval from candidate training will be submitted through command channels to CDR, HRC (AHRC–OPP–P), 200Stovall Street, Alexandria, VA 22332–0400.

b. After beginning Warrant Officer Candidate School. Candidates who are eliminated from WOCS for academic,

misconduct, loss of qualifications, or other disciplinary reasons must wait 1 year from date of elimination before beingeligible to reapply. Applications must be submitted to HQ, USAREC for processing. Candidates who are eliminatedfrom WOCS for medical, compassionate, or hardship reasons may apply for reinstatement after the problem has beenresolved, if the application is received within 2 years of the WOCS elimination. After 2 years, the individual mustreapply using the normal application procedures. Applications for reinstatement will be submitted through commandchannels to CDR, HRC (AHRC–OPP–P), 200 Stovall Street, Alexandria, VA 22332–0400.

2–8. Failure to complete certification training

Warrant officers failing to complete the appropriate branch WOBC because of academic, misconduct, loss of qualifica-tions, or other disciplinary reasons may be processed immediately for discharge under AR 600–8–24, chapter 2.

Chapter 3

Applicants without Concurrent Call to Active Duty (National Guard, Army Reserve TroopProgram Unit) and Concurrent Call to Active Duty not on the Active Duty List (Active Guardand Reserve)

3–1. Generala. Procurement requirements. Headquarters, Department of the Army, Deputy Chief of Staff (DCS), G–1 projects

procurement requirements for Army Reserve WOs for each WO MOS and coordinates with The Office of the Chief,Army Reserve (OCAR), Retention and Transition Division (RTD) to assign responsibility for such procurementsannually.

b. Applicant evaluation. Army Reserve applicants are evaluated by an HQDA sanctioned WO selection board,convened at HQ, USAREC. National Guard applicants will be evaluated for appointment by a Federal RecognitionBoard as directed by NGR 600–101. Applicants for the AMEDD specialties will be evaluated by a formal selectionboard, convened by TSG. Those selected will be scheduled for the WOCS and the appropriate WOBC. While theselection of an applicant for an National Guard WO appointment is under the authority of each State, applicants must

meet the WO MOS proponent prerequisites.c. Procurement sources. The following personnel may apply for WO appointment under this chapter whenever

procurement is open in the WO MOS for which they are occupationally eligible:

(1) Army enlisted personnel (Regular Army, National Guard, and Army Reserve).

(2) Enlisted personnel of the other Uniformed Services (Active and Reserve).

(3) Commissioned officers of the Regular Army, provided that the applicant is qualified in a WO MOS and theapplication is accompanied by an agreement to resign their commission upon acceptance of appointment as a WO.

(4) Commissioned officers of the National Guard and the Army Reserve, provided that the applicant is qualified in aWO MOS and the application is accompanied by a statement of understanding that their commissioned status will bevacated upon their acceptance of appointment as a WO.

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(5) Occupationally qualified civilian personnel, including Federal employees.

(6) Officers of other Uniformed Services.

(7) Former officers and WOs.

d. Procurement programs.

(1) Direct appointment from commissioned officer status.This program applies to Regular Army, National Guard,and Army Reserve commissioned officers who wish to resign their commissions and become WOs. All initialappointments are to WO1. These individual must be certified for the award of a WO MOS prior to appointment.

(2) Warrant Officer Candidate Selection System. Applicants are accepted for occupational training to equip them

with the skills, knowledge, and attitudes required of a WO by attending WOCS and a WO MOS specific WOBC. Thissystem has 4 elements— HQDA USAREC WO selection board; HQDA Surgeon General WO selection board (forAMEDD WO specialties); HQDA JAG WO selection board (for legal administrator WOs); and Federal RecognitionBoards held per NGR 600–101 for National Guard applicants.

(a) The Army WOCS consists of either 4 (Reserve Component not AGR) or 6 weeks of leadership and ethicstraining and is a prerequisite to the proponent WOBC. The length of WOBC training is predicated by the specificrequirements of each WO MOS. Upon successful completion of WOCS, candidates are appointed as WO1s by theState of assignment for National Guard Soldiers and by Commander, Ft Rucker, AL for active duty and Army ReserveSoldiers.

(b) The Reserve Component WOCS can be accomplished in 3 ways. First, a National Guard or Army Reservecandidate may request attendance at the 6 week mark. All aviation candidates must attend the 6 week course. Second,the candidate may elect a 4 week WOCS–RC. Finally, the candidate may attend 2 two–week WOCS–RC modules. Thelength of WOBC training is predicated on the specific requirements of each WO MOS; however, a Reserve Componentconfigured WOBC does not exist for some WO MOS. In all cases, the Army Reserve candidate must coordinate

WOCS and WOBC attendance through the WOES Manager at HRC and National Guard candidates must apply forWOCS and WOBC through their respective State Adjutants General. Upon successful completion of WOCS, candi-dates may be appointed as WO1s by the State of assignment for ARNGUS Soldiers and by Commander, Ft Rucker forArmy Reserve Soldiers.

e. Status. Status following appointment as a WO in the AGR, a troop program unit (TPU), individual mobilizationaugmentee (IMA), or Individual Ready Reserve (IRR). Upon acceptance of appointment, the candidates will bedischarged from their enlisted status and assigned to a WO position as an AGR, in a TPU, IMA position, or the IRR.

3–2. Procurement schedule

a. Chief, National Guard Bureau (NGB–ARH), 1411 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202–3231, willaccept and process National Guard applications (except rated aviator) from the State Adjutants General. The StateAdjutants General will forward applications for rated aviation training to the Chief, National Guard Bureau, ArmyNational Guard Readiness Center (NGB–AVS–O), 111 South George Mason Drive, Arlington, VA 22204–1382.

b. The OCAR, RTD will accept and process all applications for the Army Reserve procurement program. Applica-tions for TPU requirements are accepted all year. Applications for AGR requirements are accepted only as announcedin the DA level message. If required, the closing of WO MOSs will be announced by message through personnelchannels. The closing of procurement for a specific WO MOS terminates authority to accept applications for the MOSconcerned. Application initiated thereafter will not be accepted or processed. Date of initiation will be determined bythe date of the applicant’s signature of the following documents, and this date should correspond to the date theapplication is submitted to the first commander in the applicant’s chain of command or other appropriate authority.

(1) Use DA Form 61 for applicants seeking initial appointment.

(2) Use DA Form 4989–R for aviation WO candidate course applicants.

3–3. Eligibility

a. Applicants should refer to AR 135–100 for specific eligibility requirements. General requirements are as follows:

(1) Be a high school graduate or pass the GED test.

(2) Have an interim secret security clearance to apply, and a completed secret security clearance to attend WOCS.

(3) Achieve a GTAA score of 110 or higher.(4) Be a U.S. citizen or have entered the United States lawfully for permanent residence. Applicable provisions of

the Immigration and Naturalization Act as amended apply. An applicant is exempt if he or she is currently serving, orhas served previously, in the Armed Forces of the United States. Foreign nationals living in the United States or itspossessions who have not applied for permanent residence (non–declarant alien) may submit applications for initialappointments. However, it will be with the provision that, if accepted, application for permanent residence will bemade.

(5) Be in compliance with the Army Height and Weight Standard as stated in AR 600–9.

(6) Must be able to take and pass the standard 3–event APFT consisting of pushups, sit–ups, and a 2–mile run. TheAPFT score must be no more than 6 months old at the time of receipt of the application by RTD.

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b. Applicants must meet the prerequisites for the WO MOS for which they are applying. The respective proponentwill consider waivers on a case–by–case basis.

c. The Army goal is to appoint WOs with 8 or less years of service in either the Regular Army or a ReserveComponent. The AGR WO applicants with concurrent order to active duty in AGR status should not have exceeded 12years of active service as of the date the DA Form 61 is signed by the applicant. Waivers will only be considered forcritically short WO MOSs and then only on a case–by–case basis as approved by HQDA.

3–4. Application preparation

Individuals who desire to submit an application should be aware that selections are made on a competitive basis withinprocurement limitations among all applicants for the WO MOS concerned. The HQDA selects based on the needs of the Army. Therefore, it is in the Soldier’s best interest to ensure that the application is prepared carefully so HQDAselection authorities will be provided the required documents to show a thorough record of the applicant’s training,experience, education, and qualifications. A National Guard applicant will prepare the WO application packet accord-ing to NGR 600–101. To this end, the references cited below should be consulted for the purposes indicated.

a. Preliminary procedures. Potential applicants are advised to take the following actions prior to assembling anapplication:

(1) Check with administrative support section that supports the Soldier to confirm that the WO MOS in whichappointment will be requested is open for procurement. If the WO MOS is not open, an application for appointmentwill not be submitted.

(2) Review the prerequisites for the particular WO MOS. Failure to meet these criteria is cause for rejecting anapplication.

(3) Review the WO MOS specifications in DA Pam 611–21 to verify aptitudes, qualifications, and possession of the

requisite skills and knowledge. These are general criteria that represent the occupational demands imposed upon theWOs in that WO MOS, not just new appointees. However, the closer an applicant comes to meeting each of the statedcriteria, the greater the chance of receiving a favorable recommendation.

(4) While reviewing the references cited in (2) and (3), above, extract pertinent material for use in highlightingpersonal qualifications in a résumé to be included with the application. The résumé should briefly describe anytraining, experience, or qualifications that bear upon the WO MOS concerned and any of its stated prerequisites. Therésumé negates the need for a chronological listing of civilian experience as required by AR 135–100, paragraph 2–1q.

(5) Finally, review DA Pam 600–3 to assure understanding of commitment to the career pattern outlined for the WOMOS concerned. Either the scope of duty, the rigors of preappointment training, or the additional responsibilities thataccompany conversion to officer status should come as a surprise to potential appointees.

(6) Some personnel may be qualified for more than 1 WO MOS. For each MOS requested, follow steps (1) through(5), above. The applicant will be evaluated independently by the HQDA selection board for consideration of eachMOS. Applicants may apply for no more than 3 WO MOS at a time.

b. Application procedures. The type of application required depends upon the applicant’s current status and theprocurement program involved. The following is a summary of the application procedure for each:

(1) Dir ect a p point ment f r om c o mmissi oned st at us. A ppl icati o n s f or d irect app o intm e n t are g o v e rned by AR135–100. Army commissioned officers may submit memorandum applications. The applicant must be reviewed by theappropriate WO MOS proponent for certification of the award of the MOS as technically and tactically qualified priorto appointment.

(2) Aviation specialty. For the aviation specialty (MOS 153A), AR 611–85 and DA Pam 600–8, procedure 4–6,govern applications for WO flight training. The following are special instructions regarding the aviation WO trainingprogram:

(a) Applicants who are not on active duty in the military services must apply through U.S. Army recruiting channelsfor enlistment in the WO flight training program under the provisions of AR 601–210. Interested personnel areencouraged to see the nearest Army recruiter for information and assistance.

(b) Enlisted Soldiers who are on active duty in a military Service must prepare an application as prescribed in thispamphlet and AR 611–85. Interested enlisted Soldiers should see their commander and personnel service center for

information and assistance.

3–5. Application processing

The processing steps described below are required to be complete and administratively correct under the provisions of the governing regulations. Care should be exercised in both preparation and review to ensure that applications adhere toall regulatory requirements. National Guard applicants for WO appointment will process their applications according toNGR 600–101. To avoid delay, use the checklists at appendix C. Delay in processing applications has an adverse effecton the procurement program. Therefore, the following time limits are established for processing applications under theprovisions of AR 135–100 and, as applicable, for those submitted under AR 611–85 and AR 135–210:

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a. Applicant. The applicant has primary responsibility for correctly completing the application, including all support-ing documents. Administrative support may be obtained through normal command and personnel service centerchannels, but all such support must rely upon input from the applicant.

b. Unit and intermediate commanders. Within 15 duty days of receipt, ensure required letters of recommendation arecompleted and application is provided to the administrative section for review.

c. Local administrative support section. The application should be screened to ensure the applicant has no flaggingactions pending. The applicant’s record should be screened to ensure no bars to reenlist (HQDA imposed bar throughQMP or locally imposed bars) are in effect. Applicants are ineligible to compete for WO selection until the bar toreenlistment has been removed. The application must be accompanied by a recommendation prior to forwardingOCAR, RTD, stating the individual is not under suspension of favorable personnel action or bar to reenlist. Theapplication should be forwarded to OCAR, RTD for processing within 5 working days after receipt by the administra-tive support section.

d. Applications for military intelligence. Personnel applying for appointment in WO MOSs 350B, 350D, 350L,351B, 35IC, 352C, 352D, 352G, 352H, 352J, 352K, and 353A require a current SBI and must be eligible for access toSCI prior to acceptance into the WOCS. A favorable SBI or SSBI is required. Applicants requiring an investigationupdate must submit a memorandum from the local security officer stating that the required documents have beensubmitted. Security clearance documents are submitted through normal channels and not as part of the WO application.

e. Waivers. Moral waivers are required for all offenses regardless of time frame or disposition if the applicant wasarrested, charged, cited, detained, held, or prosecuted, to include traffic violations if the applicant was charged a fine of $250 or more. For applicants requiring waivers per AR 135–100, paragraphs 1–6, 1–7, and 1–8, applications mustinclude applicable waiver request when forwarded to the OCAR, RTD. The RTD is responsible for forwarding thewaiver for approval or disapproval. Waivers must be approved prior to application appearing before the HQDA

selection board. Proponents will make recommendations on approval or disapproval of each waiver prior to recruitingteams submitting the waiver to the DA waiver authority.

3–6. Selection proceedingsThe HQ, USAREC will convene selection boards to evaluate applicants for the Army Reserve. National Guardapplicants should refer to NGR 600–101 for the procedure for the granting and withdrawal of Federal recognition as aWO candidate. When an Army Reserve candidate is selected (without concurrent order to active duty and placement onthe ADL), the candidates application will be forwarded to the WO Entry Branch at HRC. The WO Entry Branch willcoordinate with the candidate to determine training dates for WOCS and WOBC. Selectee should report to WOCS witha copy of appointment physical and verification of security clearance. If the applicant is not recommended for entryinto the WO program, the application and allied papers will be destroyed 90 days after the board. The applicant mayrequest return of the application. Per AR 135–100, paragraph 2–5, applicants may not reapply earlier than 1 year fromthe date of the DA Form 61.

3–7. Warrant Officer Candidate Programa. Prior to school attendance. An applicant who is selected as a candidate will retain the WOCS and WOBC

training seat unless removal is recommended by the applicant’s commander for misconduct, loss of qualification orother disciplinary action, or the individual requests voluntary removal or separates from the Service. Request forremoval from candidate training will be submitted through command channels to CDR, HRC (AHRC–OPP–P), 200Stovall Street, Alexandria, VA 22332–0400 for Regular Army personnel. Army Reserve personnel will submit requestsfor removal from candidate status to CDR, HRC (AHRC–OPS–E), 1 Reserve Way St. Louis, MO 63132–5200.National Guard candidates will submit request per NGR 600–101.

b. After beginning Warrant Officer Candidate School. Candidates who are eliminated from WOCS for academic,misconduct, loss of qualifications, or other disciplinary reasons must wait 1 year from date of elimination before beingeligible to reapply. Candidates who are eliminated from WOCS for medical, compassionate, or hardship reasons mayapply for reinstatement after the problem has been resolved, if the application is received within 2 years the WOCSe l i m i n a t i o n . A p p l i c a t i o n s f o r r e i n s t a t e m e n t w i l l b e s u b m i t t e d t h r o u g h c o m m a n d c h a n n e l s t o C D R , H R C(AHRC–OPS–W), 1 Reserve Way, St. Louis, MO 63132–5200.

3–8. Failure to complete certification traininga. Warrant officers failing to complete the appropriate branch WOBC because of academic, misconduct, loss of

qualifications, or other disciplinary reasons may be processed immediately for discharge under AR 135–175, chapter 2,or AR 600–8–24, chapter 2, as appropriate.

b. Reserve Component WOs not on extended active duty must complete the appropriate branch WOBC within 2years of appointment. An extension of 1 year may be granted in exceptional circumstances beyond the control of theindividual. A failure to complete WOBC within the time prescribed may result in discharge under AR 135–175,chapter 2.

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Appendix AReferences

Section I

Required Publications

AR 40–501

Standards of Medical Fitness (Cited in para 1–5g(2).)

AR 135–100

Appointment of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the Army (Cited in paras 1–4 a, 1–4h, 2–3a, 2–4a(4), 2–4b(1),2–5, 2–5 f , 2–6c, 3–3a, 3–4a(4), 3–4b(1), 3–5, 3–5e, 3–6.)

AR 135–101

Appointment of Reserve Commissioned Officers for Assignment to Army Medical Department Branches (Cited in paraC–2l.)

AR 135–175

Separation of Officers (Cited in paras 3–8a, 3–8b.)

AR 135–210

Order to Active Duty as Individuals for Other Than a Presidential Selected Reserve Call–Up, Partial or Full

Mobilization (Cited in paras 2–4b(3), 2–5, 3–5.)

AR 135–215

Officer Periods of Service on Active Duty (Cited in para 2–1e(3).)

AR 600–8–24

Officer Transfers and Discharges (Cited in paras 2–1e(1), 2–8, 3–8a, B–3b.)

AR 600–9

The Army Weight Control Program (Cited in paras 1–4 f , 2–3a(5), 3–3a(5).)

AR 601–210

Active Army and Army Reserve Enlistment Program (Cited in paras 2–4b(2)(a), 3–4b(2)(a).)

AR 611–85Aviation Warrant Officer Training (Cited in paras 2–4b(2), 2–4b(2)(b), 2–5, 3–4b(2)(b), 3–5.)

DA Pam 351–4

U.S. Army Formal Schools Catalog (Cited in para 1–5c.)

DA Pam 600–3

Commissioned Officer Professional Development and Career Management (Cited in paras 2–4a(5), 3–4a(5).)

DA Pam 600–8

Management and Administrative Procedures (Cited in paras 2–4b(2), 3–4b(2).)

DA Pam 611–21

Military Occupational Classification and Structure (Cited in paras 2–4a(3), 3–4a(3).)

NGR 600–101

Warrant Officers — Federal Recognition and Related Personnel Actions (Cited in paras 1–1, 1–4b, 3–1b, 3–1d (2), 3–4,3–5, 3–6, 3–7a.) (Available at http://www.ngbpdc.ngb.army.mil/ARNGFILES.ASP.)

Section IIRelated Publications

This section contains no entries.

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Section IIIPrescribed Forms


Section IVReferenced Forms

Except where otherwise indicated below, the following forms are available as follows: DA Forms are available on theArmy Electronic Library (AEL) CD–ROM (EM 0001) and the APD Web site (www.apd.army.mil); DD Forms are

available from the OSD Web site (http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/infomgt/formsprogram.htm).

DA Form 61

Application for Appointment

DA Form 160–R

Application for Active Duty

DA Form 3574

Certificate of Acknowledgment and Understanding of Service Requirements for Individuals Applying for Appointmentin the USAR Under the Provisions of AR 135–100 or AR 135–101 as applicable (Individuals Without Prior Service)

DA Form 3575

Certificate of Acknowledgment and Understanding of Service Requirements for Individuals Applying for Appointment

in the USAR Under the Provisions of AR 135–100 or AR 135–101 as applicable (Individuals Without a StatutoryService Obligation)

DA Form 4989–R

Warrant Officer Flight Training Application

DA Form 6256

Alternate Flight Aptitude Selection Test (AFAST) Battery Scoring Worksheet

DD Form 368

Request for Conditional Release

DD Form 2807–1

Report of Medical History

DD Form 2808

Report of Medical Examination

Appendix BProcedures for Order to Active Duty on the Active Duty List

B–1. General

This appendix outlines the policies and procedures that provide for all Reserve Army WOs to enter active duty forplacement on the ADL. For all WO MOSs that are open for procurement, applications will be accepted from eligiblepersonnel who meet the criteria specified in paragraphs B–2 through B–4, below, and AR 135–210.

B–2. Eligible personnela. Warrant officers. National Guard and USAR WOs who are not on extended active duty may apply as described in

paragraph B–5, below.

b. Commissioned officers on active duty. Commissioned Army officers of the Regular Army, National Guard, andArmy Reserve who are currently on extended active duty may apply as described in paragraph B–5, below.

c. Retired warrant officers. Retired WOs who are qualified in critical shortage specialty as announced by HQDA.

B–3. Ineligible personnel

The following officers are not eligible for order to active duty as Army WOs:

a. Those who were released from active duty under the provisions of section XI (maximum age), section XII(maximum service), or section XX (failure of reserve promotion), of AR 600–8–24, chapter 2.

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b. Those who were released from active duty as the consequence of any board action, except that those releasedunder the provisions of AR 600–8–24, paragraph 2–31, for quantitative reasons remain eligible and may apply if otherwise qualified.

c. Those who are receiving retired pay for service with any of the United States Armed Services except retired WOswho are qualified in a critical shortage specialty as announced by HQDA per paragraph B–2c, above.

d. Those who were separated from the Service as a result of non–selection for Regular Army promotion.

e. Those applicants to whom AR 135–210, paragraph 1–6, applies.

f. Those who are unable to complete 20 years active Federal Service by age 62.

g. Those who applied previously and were not selected, except that previous applicants may reapply if at least 1year has lapsed from the date of last application as indicated by the date on the DA Form 61.

h. Those who have been considered, but failed to be selected for promotion, except as indicated in AR 135–210,paragraph 2–3b(1)(a).

i. Individuals who have attended and been eliminated from any undergraduate U.S. Military flight training program(except for medical reasons) are not eligible to apply.

j. Waivers for the above listed disqualification are not authorized nor will exceptions be granted.

B–4. Application procedures for warrant officers

The basic application is DA Form 160–R. It will be submitted through channels prescribed by AR 135–210 to CDR,HRC (AHRC–OPD–R), 9700 Page Avenue, St Louis, MO 63132–5200. Item 13 of DA Form 160–R will include theapplicant’s troop unit or control group assignment, unit address, and both home and duty telephone numbers.Application will be accompanied by the documents listed in paragraph B–6, below.

B–5. Application procedures for commissioned officers on active dutyThe application will be submitted through CDR, HRC, (Career Branch), to CDR, HRC (AHRC–OPP–P), 200 StovallStreet, Alexandria, VA 22332–0400, and a clearly marked “Information Copy” will be furnished to the appropriatecommanders in the applicant’s normal command channels. The application will be accompanied by all documents listedin paragraph B–6, below, to arrive at HQDA in duplicate.

B–6. Submission of allied papers with applications

The documents listed below will accompany applications when so noted in paragraph B–5, above.

a. DA Form 160–R. Item 13 of this form will include the applicant’s troop unit or control group assignment, unitaddress, and both home and duty telephone numbers.

b. Recent photo. A photo taken within 90 days of date of application, full–length (4 x 10), or the new digitalphotograph.

c. Separation, severance, or readjustment pay. Such payments are subject to refund in whole or in part if themember subsequently becomes eligible for retired pay. Applications by such persons can be accepted provided theyinclude a statement reflecting such understanding.

d. Statement of understanding. The following statements of understanding will be included, as appropriate, either asseparate documents or as entries in item 13 (Remarks) of the DA Form 160–R as follows:

(1) “If my application for active duty as a warrant officer is approved, I understand that my reserve commission willbe vacated according to AR 135–175, chapter 5, the day prior to my appointment as a reserve warrant officer.”

(2) “I understand this period of active duty will be for a period of 6 years in an OBV status and future active dutywill be governed by the provisions of AR 135–215 (Voluntary Indefinite) or AR 601–100 (Regular Army).”

(3) “I understand that, if this application is approved, I will be obligated to reimburse the Government as prescribedin DODPM, paragraph 40412, for the readjustment pay previously disbursed to me.”

(4) “I understand that, if this application is approved, and I am mobilized or deployed that my attendance to WOCSand WOBC may be delayed until I am demobilized or redeployed.”

e. Medical examination. DD Form 2808 (Report of Medical Examination) and DD Form 2807–1 (Report of MedicalHistory) completed according to AR 40–501 for recall/order to active duty. The physical must be less than 6 months at

the time of submission of the application. f. Conditional release.DD Form 368 (Request for Conditional Release) must be submitted if applying from another

Service or if applying for concurrent active duty to be placed on the ADL.

B–7. Supplementary Instructions

Final action on each application is subject to the conditions described in paragraph 2–5 of this pamphlet. Individualsmust not make any irrevocable commitments in anticipation that their applications will be approved. Until the

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individual has been notified specifically of a date for appointment and entry on active duty and the implementingrequest for orders (RFO) has been issued, any personal commitment may be premature.

Appendix CChecklist of Forms for Warrant Officer ApplicationsThis appendix provides guidance on which forms are required for individuals applying for WO appointment.

C–1. Enlisted personnel of the active components of the Armed Services warrant officer applicationchecklist

a. Current unit commander’s recommendation.

b. Current battalion commander’s recommendation.

c. DA Form 61 (current APFT and height/weight statement entered in item 41; and if required, the Body FatWorksheet). (Must be typed.)

d. Security clearance verification.

e. DA Form 160–R. (Must be typed.)

f. Official photo (4 X 10 or new digitized photo.)

g. Request for waiver, if required.

h. Résumé.

i. Copies of all college transcripts must be submitted with the application. When recording college credit in item 21of DA Form 61, care should be taken to accurately reflect the credit earned with each institution without recording

credit for the same military experience on more than 1 entry. j. A letter from a senior WO in the field you are applying is required for Aviation and encouraged for all other

fields. Other letters submitted will not be screened by the selection board.

k. Appointment physical examination. (AR 40–501, chapter 2)

l. Statement of Understanding for Appointment as a Warrant Officer.

m. DD Form 368.

n. Other documents as required in appendix B.

C–2. Enlisted personnel of the Reserve Components of the Armed Services (for ARNGUSapplications, see NGR 600–101)

a. Current unit commander’s recommendation or first line supervisor (officer) if next endorser is a general officer.

b. Current battalion commander’s recommendation or headquarters commander/commandant if higher commander isa general officer.

c. DA Form 61 (curr ent APFT and height / weight s tate ment entered i n item 4 1 and, if re q u ired, Body FatWorksheet). (Must be typed.)

d. Security clearance verification.

e. Official photo.

f. Request for waiver, if required.

g. Résumé.

h. Transcripts from all completed college courses.

i. Training certificates (leadership and MOS related.)

j. A copy of all NCOERs for at least the past 5 years.

k. DA Form 3575 (Certificate of Acknowledgment and Understanding of Service Requirements for Individualsapplying for Appointment in the USAR Under the Provisions of AR 135–100 or AR 135–101 as applicable (Individu-als Without A Statutory Service Obligation)).

l. DA Form 3574 (Certificate of Acknowledgment and Understanding of Service Requirements for Individuals

Applying for Appointment in the USAR Under the Provisions of AR 135–100 or AR 135–101 as applicable(Individuals Without Prior Service)).

m. Copy of appointment physical.

n. Statement of Understanding for Appointment as a Warrant Officer.

o. DD Form 368 if applying for concurrent active duty on the ADL.

C–3. Aviation warrant officer application checklista. Current unit commander’s recommendation.

b. Current battalion commander’s recommendation.

c. Aviator interview.

d. DA Form 61 (current APFT and height/weight statement in item 41). (Must be typed.)

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e. DA Form 4989–R. (Must be typed.)

f. DA Form 6256 (Alternate Flight Aptitude Selection Test (AFAST) Battery Scoring Worksheet).

g. Security clearance verification.

h. DA Form 160–R (For concurrent order to active duty). (Must be typed.)

i. Official photo.

j. Request for waiver, if required.

k. Résumé.

l. Transcripts from all completed college courses.

m. Class I Flight Physical approved by the Commander, U.S. Army Aeromedical Center (HSXY–AER), FortRucker, AL 36362–5333.

n. Statement of Understanding for Appointment as a Warrant Officer.

C–4. Additional informationa. Flight aviator applicants must not have reached 32 years of age at time of board selection.

b. Army physical fitness test. Active duty personnel including AGR, within past 6 months; Reserve Componentwithin past 12 months.

c. Army Reserve TPU personnel will submit a specific unit vacancy letter from the unit commander.

d. National Guard applications must be sent through the State Adjutants General to the Chief, National GuardBureau (NGB–ARP–CO).

e. A completed secret clearance is required prior to attendance at WOCS.

f. United States Air Force, United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, and United States Coast Guard

applicants will include an approved Request for Conditional Release, DD Form 368.g. Assemble applications in the order as shown above. Provide original and 1 copy to address shown in paragraphC–3m.

h. Regular Army applications must go through their servicing administrative support section.

i. All applicants must meet the height and weight standards per AR 600–9. If the body fat percentage is used tomeet the standard, a copy of the body fat work sheet will accompany the application.

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Glossary

Section I

Abbreviations

ADL

active duty list

AGR

Active Guard and Reserve

AMEDD

Army Medical Department

APFT

Army Physical Fitness Test

AR

Army Regulation

ARNGUS

Army National Guard of the United States

CDRCommander

DA

Department of the Army

DCS

Deputy Chief of Staff

FQ–NS

fully qualified, not selected

GED

general education development

GTAA

general technical aptitude area

HQ

Headquarters

HQDA

Headquarters, Department of the Army

HRC

U.S. Army Human Resources Command

IMA

individual mobilization augmentee

IRR

Individual Ready Reserve

MOS

military occupational specialty

NGR

National Guard Regulation

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NS–NC

not selected, not competitive

OBV

obligated volunteer

OCAR

Office of the Chief, Army Reserve

OPMD

Officer Personnel Management Directorate

OTJAG

Office of The Judge Advocate General

OTSG

Office of The Surgeon General

QMP

Qualitative Management Program

RFO

request for orders

RTD

Retention and Transition Division

S–Q

selected, qualified

SBI

special background investigation

SCI

sensitive compartmentalize information

SSBI

single scope background investigation

TPU

troop program unit

TSG

The Surgeon General

USAREC

U.S. Army Recruiting Command

WO

warrant officer

WOES

Warrant Officer Education System

WOBC

Warrant Officer Basic Course

WOCS

Warrant Officer Candidate School

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Section IITerms


Section IIISpecial Abbreviations and Terms


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